Federal Railroad Administration Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FRA F 6180.151 Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form Form and Instruction	Modified
April 7, 2021, FRN 30-Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-04-07
2130-0590_FRA Revised Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-02
Dec 1, 2020, FRN 60-Day.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-02-01
P.L. 110-432 (Sec. 307b).doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-02
49 CFR 1.49 (4-10).doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-02
49 U.S.C. 20103.doc Supplementary Document	2010-07-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193693	Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2130-0590	ICR Reference No: 202102-2130-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201912-2130-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FRA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Federal Railroad Administration Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/09/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2023
Responses	600	570
Time Burden (Hours)	70	48
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The FRA Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form is a response to section 307(b) of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which requires FRA to “provide a mechanism for the public to submit written reports of potential violations of Federal railroad safety and hazardous materials transportation laws, regulations, and orders to the Federal Railroad Administration.” The FRA Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form allows the public to submit alleged violations, complaints, or inquiries directly to FRA. The form allows FRA to collect information necessary to investigate the alleged violation, complaint, or inquiry, and to follow up with the submitting party. This information collection is voluntary, submitted as needed, and there is no requirement for recordkeeping. Note: FRA has revised the title of OMB Control Number 2130–0590 (formerly titled ‘‘Alleged Violation Reporting Form’’).

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 432 307(b) Name of Law: Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 77337	12/01/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 18112	04/07/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form	FRA F 6180.151	Federal Railroad Administration Alleged Violation and Inquiry Form.

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	600	570	0	30	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	70	48	0	22	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Currently, the OMB inventory for this collection of information shows a total burden of 48 hours and 570 responses, while this submission reflects a total burden of 70 hours and 600 responses. Overall, the revision increased by 22 hours and increased by 30 responses from the last approved submission due to a program change. FRA’s revisions to the form include: (1) adding several dropdown menus for form elements (e.g., type, title, preferred method of contact, position, category of submission, date, time, city, state, and entity involved) so that users can quickly provide complete contact and incident information while having to hand-enter less information; (2) adding a question requesting the users identify if they are members of the public, a railroad employee, or other; and (3) informing users that they will receive an automated response from FRA after the form is submitted. The revisions are designed to make the existing form easier to use and more understandable, and to simplify the collection of information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/09/2021

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